Corporate Operations: Page 100


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    Food Lion adds more than 300 stores to same-day delivery fleet

    The Instacart-powered service is now available at additional stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

    By Krishna Thakker • July 16, 2020
  • San Francisco and Massachusetts drop reusable-bag bans

    The decisions reverse directives put in place at the start of the pandemic that were designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

    By July 16, 2020
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    More retailers mandate mask wearing across the US

    Meijer, Schnucks, Publix and Target will require customers to cover their faces while shopping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

    By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2020
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    Kroger will require all shoppers to wear masks beginning July 22

    The grocery chain joins Walmart in issuing the directive as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the U.S.

    By July 15, 2020
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    Walmart will require shoppers to wear masks in all of its US stores

    The new policy will go into effect at the company’s more than 5,000 stores, including Sam’s Club locations, on Monday.

    By July 15, 2020
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    Kroger-owned Home Chef to offer the Impossible Burger

    The meal kit company will let customers choose plant-based protein instead of meat for certain recipes.

    By July 15, 2020
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    Jungle Jim's aims to replicate some of its in-store magic online

    The Ohio grocer has had to shutter many of its attractions and cancel events during the pandemic, but it's moving some experiences like its popular cooking classes online.

    By Krishna Thakker • July 15, 2020
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    Stop & Shop launches digital nutrition program

    The grocer joins a growing list of retailers that are moving dietitian services and healthy living resources online during the pandemic.

    By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2020
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    Amazon's Dash Cart offers another version of checkout-free technology

    The company's smart grocery cart, which automatically scans products and processes payment, will roll out at its Woodland Hills, California, grocery store this year.

    By July 14, 2020
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    Kroger halts distributing coin change

    The retailer has come up with alternatives for customers who pay with cash, including rounding up their purchase to support its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste initiative or loading the balance onto their loyalty cards.

    By Jessica Dumont • July 14, 2020
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    Walmart's Open Call pitch event goes virtual

    The retailer has opened applications for its annual program that lets entrepreneurs score shelf space for products made in the U.S.

    By Krishna Thakker • July 14, 2020
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    Grocery store visits trend upward in June

    During the month, foot traffic rose on a year-over-year basis at 10 grocery chains examined by analytics firm Placer.ai.

    By July 14, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    Heinen's rolls out Sally the salad-making robot

    Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers trying to boost their prepared food sales?

    By July 13, 2020
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    Publix now fills pet prescriptions

    Medications for common conditions are available at the grocer's Florida stores and can be delivered to shoppers within a five-mile radius for a $5 fee.

    By Krishna Thakker • July 13, 2020
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    UFCW joins health experts to push for mask mandates

    The union published an open letter saying that broad mask usage by the public could help stop the spread of COVID-19.

    By July 13, 2020
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    Meijer opens doors to 5 new Midwest supercenters

    The retailer, which has been steadily adding supercenter locations, unveiled the stores without fanfare.

    By Jessica Dumont • July 10, 2020
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    Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds

    The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.

    By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020
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    Kroger to launch targeted audio ads in stores

    The new program will allow CPG companies to better target shoppers while they're on the path to purchase. 

    By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2020
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    Lidl's arrival on Long Island prompted price cuts by rivals, study shows

    Competing grocers lowered list prices by up to 15% when Lidl arrived, according to an independently conducted review of Long Island grocery prices commissioned by the discounter.

    By July 9, 2020
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    Walgreens invests $1B to open hundreds of primary care clinics

    The retail basic care market is still in its formative stages, but competition to quickly build market presence is heating up.

    By Rebecca Pifer • July 9, 2020
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    Shipt expands in the Midwest with Fresh Thyme

    The partnership will bring same-day grocery delivery to about 10 million households in 30 metro areas.

    By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020
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    Kroger taps data analytics leader as marketing chief

    Stuart Aitken will take over for Joe Grieshaber, who is retiring after 37 years with the company, while digital head Yael Cosset will take over Kroger's 84.51° and alternative business divisions.

    By July 8, 2020
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    Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month

    The service, which will be available through its main app and Uber Eats, has rolled out in 19 cities across Canada and Latin America.

    By July 7, 2020
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    Earth Fare is back in business

    Just months after the chain filed for bankruptcy, a new ownership group has reopened three locations and announced a new store that will open next year in Virginia.

    By July 7, 2020
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    Amazon plans more Go Grocery stores

    The retailer will open cashier-less stores in the Seattle area and in Washington, D.C., and confirmed plans to open supermarkets in California and the Chicago area.

    By July 6, 2020